Cooperative Grouping by: Jennifer McMahon Cooperative Grouping, also known as Cooperative Learning, is a creative and unique way to combine lesson plans with social skills. This page focuses on the definition of this strategy, along with specific information for teachers regarding the use of this method, examples of its applications into the classroom, and lesson plan resources for Cooperative Learning.
Homework and Practice by: Linda Czoschke The relationship of successful students and the common practice of homework and practice will be discussed on this page. Homework and Practice are an instructional method that allows students to work independently away from the classroom and without the direct help of their teachers. Through the use of homework, students are able to take the information they learned within the classroom and extend the learning at home by practicing their newfound knowledge and/or skills. Skills learned through homework and practice are skills that will be carried well into adulthood.
Providing Feedback by: Brandie Osborn This page will discuss the many ways to give students good feedback in the classroom. It will also talk about different types of feedback, and how it helps students perform better in the classroom. Also on how giving the right kind of feedback can make a huge difference in students and their achievements in the classroom.
Simulations and Games by: Christine Rodriguez This page will define and clarify the terms "simulations and games". As well as discuss the role of the teacher and the benefits of utilizing this instructional strategy. On this page the reader will be engaged with the videos and samples of both simulations and games.
Instructional Strategies
Cooperative Grouping, also known as Cooperative Learning, is a creative and unique way to combine lesson plans with social skills. This page focuses on the definition of this strategy, along with specific information for teachers regarding the use of this method, examples of its applications into the classroom, and lesson plan resources for Cooperative Learning.
Homework and Practice by: Linda Czoschke
The relationship of successful students and the common practice of homework and practice will be discussed on this page. Homework and Practice are an instructional method that allows students to work independently away from the classroom and without the direct help of their teachers. Through the use of homework, students are able to take the information they learned within the classroom and extend the learning at home by practicing their newfound knowledge and/or skills. Skills learned through homework and practice are skills that will be carried well into adulthood.
Providing Feedback by: Brandie Osborn
This page will discuss the many ways to give students good feedback in the classroom. It will also talk about different types of feedback, and how it helps students perform better in the classroom. Also on how giving the right kind of feedback can make a huge difference in students and their achievements in the classroom.
Simulations and Games by: Christine Rodriguez
This page will define and clarify the terms "simulations and games". As well as discuss the role of the teacher and the benefits of utilizing this instructional strategy. On this page the reader will be engaged with the videos and samples of both simulations and games.